FMPD and CRA unveil new safety vehicle for River District

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency along with the Fort Myers Police Department unveiled its new Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) as part of its security measures in downtown Fort Myers.

The new UTV is assigned to the Fort Myers Police Department in partnership with the Fort Myers Community Development Agency (CRA).       

Officers will use the UTV for various events and concerts that take place in the River District including the monthly Music and Art Walks, the Edison Festival of Lights Grand Parade, concerts and block parties.

According to FMPD, the department will patrol through the crowds and events to ensure attendees’ safety and interact with the public.

“This new security vehicle is so important for our community and we are proud be a part of helping to keep our City safe,” said CRA Chairman, Fort Myers CRA, Kevin Anderson.

About the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency was created in 1984 by the City of Fort Myers, Florida, under Florida Statute Chapter 163, to formulate a plan and strategy for the revitalization of the downtown River District.

The Fort Myers CRA has continued to grow, and redevelopment areas have been added throughout the city. Today, the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency encourages and oversees redevelopment in four designated areas that contain a total of 14 distinct geographic sections within the Fort Myers city limits.

The Fort Myers CRA, along with the City’s Community Development Division, prepares plans for the revitalization of each area and coordinates the implementation of the plan’s recommendations. Tax Increment Funds (TIF) generated by each area, combined with other funding sources, are used to upgrade the public infrastructure and to stimulate redevelopment in the same area where it was generated.

The Fort Myers City Council members, sitting as the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners, oversee the Agency’s divisions and their operations. The Fort Myers CRA office is located at 1400 Jackson Street in the Downtown River District.